Just getting Started {Oceane}

[oceane]

He loaded all her luggage and the dogs hopped in the back happy to have more room. She shut the trunk and locked the car and then got in. She buckled up and looked over at him, laughing. Im excited I always am though I still got a few months till the mares at my dad’s farm foal we shoot for having January, February and May babies that way they are eligible for things and have their shot at running the derby and in the triple crown. She smiled nodded very true a trailer is no place for a mare to have a foal. She reached over and took his hand, looking out the window for a moment. Before turning to look at him again, I always find it funny that the thoroughbred world has different times for breeding and foaling then the rest of the worlds, we just have to make things so complex though there are a few mares we are going to bred this month and have them have later babies. That was always a fun treat seeing she had to help with everything.

She yawned and leaned her head against the window and watched the world race by, though don’t go to fast seeing I don’t feel like dying today. She smirked and squeezed his hand and took a sip of her hot coco and choked, that’s a little hot. She spoke and set it back down, so what as Tony been up to all these years that I haven’t seen him? Brake a few hearts along the way? She laughed no im kidding you don’t have to answer that question. She could feel herself getting sleepy, that could be on the count that long car rides put her to sleep and she really hadn’t slept to well last night or the night before. She sighed and waited.

[ghost]

Yeahhesaidsqueezing her hand. Your in luck cause while you where away I got a call from Ryan who is one of the stable hands at my dads farm and said along with Devi 4 other mares should be dropping there foals tonight which is really rare for them all to happen on the same night so we will see. Tony was not getting sleepy and was driving like a maniac down the highway. Tony had no desire to have his baby girl deliver her first foal in a moving trailer. About 6 hours later he pulled in to the drive of his childhood home. Everything was beautiful and serene. There were lights in the barn so someone must be having trouble foaling. Tony quickly parked the truck and yelled to Ryan, getout here and help me you lazy bum. Turning to Oceane Hey would you mind getting Blu out of the trailer for me? I have to go get Devi squared away and settled downThen go see whats wrong in the foaling barn. .

Tony unlatched the ramp and set it down gently. Backing a heavily pregnant mare not to mention grumpy mare down a ramp was not as easy as it sounds. But he got her out and led her to foaling barn before leaving her in peace and running down to Emily. Another stable hand who looked exhausted. Peering into the stall he saw that Maritime Blues was down on the ground panting. There was something not right. She was a mare who popped out foals with no complication. Though his fear where laid to rest with the next contraction as a massive foal foot protruded. 20 Minutes later Maritime Blues was up and nursing her colt which had to be the biggest colt he had ever seen in his life. Who's official name was now Freight Train

[oceane]

She smiled, ya no problem. Getting out of the truck and shutting the door she sipped her barn coat up and waited for him to back the heavily pregnant mare out of the trailer before she slipped in and backed Blu out, she went calm and easy and Oceane patted her neck before leading her into the barn and to her stall. She couldn’t help but spend some time with the mare as she was sweet and behaving well. She sighed and exited the stall, shutting the door she walked down the aisle and looked at some of the other horses, also noting a few things that needed to be fixed, changed and redone. In getting people to look at your farm and want to come you needed to have appearance on the outside as well as the inside. The horses were already set they themselves would attract people, but the stalls needed to be updated the barn needed some work but overall not too bad. She peered in and looked at some of the horses legs and the horses themselves. Damn they had it figured out now it was just time to bring it full circle.

She shook her head and felt her phone, she took it out of her pocket, hello? Hey its dad you still coming this weekend? Yes I am, good because I got some horses for you to look at and ride around the track for me so I can get a better look at them. Sure no problem we still breeding those mares this weekend? Yes can’t miss it let’s just hope they give us what we want, im hoping they do just that. She spoke, hey I got to go sweetie going to the track to work some of the young horses talk to you later I will let you know the times when you get here, we have to pick a few special ones to set eyes on the derby trail, yes could be hard chose from what you told me. He laughed we got some nice colts this year oh you brought the times of your horses right? Yep next time I come down I will bring Honey, she will love it here she will have tons of friends, just cant bred her yet or anything not till we know if she can hold the weight and well she’s not old enough yet. I know alright see you soon bye.

She clicked her phone off and went to go find Tony in the foaling barn. Walking down she soon found him standing in front of a stall looking at a mare who had just had a rather large colt. She slipped her hand into his, leaning against him and sighing, hes a handsome thing. She spoke and looked up at him smiling, sorry for it taking so long my dad called, just checking to make sure im still coming. She was still looking up at him and simply waited.

[ghost]

Tony took her hand and laughed. Yeahe is huge for a newborn I estimate he is going to be 17.2 or some where around there. He gave her a quick kiss and a gentle squeeze of her hand. Is everything alright? Tony's brow creased when he heard that her dad had called. Maratime Blues hefted her self off the floor and started caring for the foal. The baby was coal black just like his daddy though who could ever tell with horses this young.

Turning back to Oceane Comeon and meet the mares. He pulled her down to the second to last stall to the end. This is BET ON ME, isn't she the prettiest little bay you have ever seen? laughing Tony pointed out the mare across the way. This is ARE YOU LISTENING?, funny thing is that my sister named her. He smiled down at her. Tony knew that their eldest mare was going to have trouble birthing and it was going to be soon. Tony led her to 2 stalls down and introduced Oceane to Freedom Bell. This may just be the bravest, most intelligent, and the sweetest mare you will ever come by. Her name is FREEDOM BELL and this is going to be her last foal for her life. I was all for not breeding her because of her old age, but dad insisted. Fee started to become restless and kept getting up and lying down. Tony just kept on talking to that mare saying things like: last time fee you can do it come on!. After 2 hours of contractions he got the birthing equipment out and sanitized his hands and prepared for the task of delivering the foal.

[oceane]

Oceane nodded, yes everything is fine he just needs my help a lot this weekend, got mares to bred I got to run a few horses on the track and then check to make sure the mares bred already are still carrying their foals. She sighed and shook her head, early mornings and late nights that’s what it seemed like. They were a big thoroughbred farm, mares outside were brought in and bred to their stallions that was not even counting the nineteen mares they had standing at the farm, most of the foals would go to the yearling sales. Though her and her dad had talked about her being able to take one or two, she had her eyes set on Too Hot To Trot and Go Daddy Go. They were going to make a nice foal, strong, fast and sturdy that was what they were hoping for. Well he will be impressive to watch as he grows until sold or so I assume. She smiled and kissed him before nodding and being pulled down the aisle.

Each mare was impressive and stunning in their own ways, she smiled as they walked down the aisle to a mare whom he personally introduced, well then this one is a special one and maybe it should stay at the farm. She smirked and after two hours he got the stuff out and sanitized his hands, she really didn’t think this was going to be a good thing in the end. Her phone chimed letting her know she had a text, hey wanted to let you know the new mare I just got and didn’t think was in foal well she just gave me a surprise a nice healthy colt a good looking bay with four white socks and heavy bird catcher marks down his neck and shoulder. Oceane texted him back, amazing you going to keep him or see if you can fetch a few dollars for him. Im thinking he’s staying right here but I will see you soon. She slid her phone back into her pocket. She was watching the mare carefully.

It was hard to see, she agreed that the mare shouldn’t have been bred but it wasn’t her farm so her word didn’t matter. The mare was up and then down for good one could clearly see she was tiring and fast. She shook her head and looked at Tony, good luck I think you’re going to need it. She gave him a smile and then went back to watching.

[ghost]

Tony got on the ground with the mare and talked to her in soothing tones and carefully felt the position of the Foal. Damn... the foals in the breech position Tony pondered this for a minute or 2 before getting back down on his knee's behind Fee. Calling to Oceane Hey I need you by her head to make sure she stays calm and down on the ground. He reached inside the mare and after a few tries with no success Tony tried once more, finally success came and he grabbed the jaw of the foal and turned it correctly. With the next contraction he saw a little hoof poking out. Grinning broadly he washed up before coming back and hugging Oceane from behind. kissed her. Soon a little filly was born, she was a strange little on because instead of coming out black and turning dapple grey she was born dapple grey. Isn't that interesting coloration she has got going on there don't you think? How about the name Lady Luck? does that sound good? Tony smiled at her. I wanted you to come see the horses / foals because I am going to give you one of our year lings. I mean if you don't want one thats fine I just really think you would like her or him I have 2 in mind!

[oceane]

She entered the stall and went to the mares stall and up to her head keeping her calm as he did what was needed to get the foal right so it would be no problem being born. When he was done she walked out and turned to watch the mare as she began to push. He came up behind her and hugged her and kissed her. She smiled and leaned back against him. She smiled yes it is a weird coloring combination. Indeed the tiny filly was something special or odd depending on how you looked at it. Just like the colt at her father’s farm who was born just an hour before nobody knew she was carrying let alone would have a colt with the bird catcher marks. She was excited to get up there and see him, what he said next made her stop her thoughts, he was going to give her one of their foals? She turned in his arms and wrapped her arms around his neck, the name sounds good though I don’t think it fits her. She looked up at him smiling what about Liberty's Secret and calling her Liberty for short?


Oceane leaned up and kissed him, she pulled back and smiled, of course I would love one of the yearlings. She spoke almost forgetting that part. She was also thinking about when they would have time to just themselves and not have to worry about anything. She pressed her body against his and looked up at him, you really don’t know how bad I want you. She spoke softly, kissing him passionately before pulling away and raising an eyebrow so how many more foals tonight? She asked softly hoping that it was two more and then they could do as they pleased, though she did not mind watching foals come into the world. They were cute when they were babies and then they grew up and you really got to see them for who they were. She waited for him to speak.

[ghost]

Liberty's Bell after her mom... I like it. I also think that I am going to have my dad keep this little lady, the large black colt and well see about the rest when... His phone started playing All time low, pulling it out with a flick he spoke:

Heydad,yeah I am in the foaling barn Maratime Blue's delivered the largest black foal you would have ever seen in your life and Fee had a lot of trouble birthing her foal it was in breeched position and I had to correct it. Though all is now well and good with the mares so...Who was with you when you got out of the car Ryan came and told me someone was here... Dad it's my Girlfriend chill... yes I will bring her in yes dad I got to go see you in a minute.

Snapping the phone shut he wrapped his arms around Oceane and kissed her passionately back. Chuckling at her statement of how much she wanted him. He planted kisses at the corner of her eyes and all along her jaw line and finally back down to her mouth just feather light against her lips. Unfortunately You cant have me and I can't have you before you meet my dad he is dying to meet you, and as for how many more foals Ryan is coming to take over for the morning shift so we can go now. As if on cue a sleepy Ryan walks into the barn. Chuckling Tony led Oceane up to the house when lights started flickering on in the house until they got to the porch a large broad chested man was standing in the door way. Hey dad! Mr.Reed gave him a huge bear hug and then turned to Oceane,

Hello Ms. Harris, or better known by Oceane.

A twinkle came into the 40 year old mans eyes. Tony chuckled and politely excused the both of them from Mr.Reed dad by saying, Hey sorry dad but I am exhausted and need to sleep I have been driving all day and been foaling mares all night I do need some rest. I would leave Oceane down here with you but I am afraid that you would bore her so I will get the room ready. Taking Oceane's hand he led her up the stairs and into one of the 4 master bedrooms in the house. I can blow up an air mattress for you, I can get another room set up or you can just share my bed... he left the choice to her. Tony ran downstairs and outside and grabbed her luggage he also cracked the windows of the truck so that fresh air would get in for the dogs. Tony took the stairs 3 at a time and arrived at their room in less than 10 minutes.

[oceane]

She closed her eyes as he kissed along her jawline and the corners of her eyes. Oceane smiled of course your dad want to meet me. She laughed,though I have no problem with that. He led her up to the house as lights came on and then there was his dad a large broad chested man, she smiled hello Mr.Reed nice to meet you. She yawned and listened as Tony politely excused them. They walked upstairs and into his room and she smiled, I think I will share your bed with you that’s if you don’t mind. He left and came back with their luggage. When he set it down she opened it and took her brush out and brushed through her curly dark hair and then took out her pjs and toothbrush. Soon her whole night routine was done the only difference was her dogs were not in the house nor could they be in the house. She sat on the edge of his bed and looked at him before falling back, its been too long of a day but a good one at that she spoke and sat back up scooting up so she could lay her head on the pillows.

She yawned and rolled over and propped herself up on her elbow and watched him. She had a smile on her face as she watched him, shutting the door. She was trying to figure out what he was thinking though she could not tell. Oh I forgot to tell you the new mare my dad got we didn’t think she was carrying a foal but it turned out she was she had a strong healthy colt an hour before Liberty was born, hes bay with four white socks and heavy bird catcher marks from his neck to his shoulder. She was excited to see the rest of the foals here and then was looking forward to seeing the colt, in which a contest would be placed on to name the colt and hopefully at the end there would be a big party in which the names of the foals would be told and those who wished to buy the ones for sale could. She smirked, so now that I met your dad does that mean I get you all to myself for the rest of the night? She silently waited for him to speak.

[ghost]

Tony's eyes twinkled just like his dads Of course I don't mind. Tony let her use the bathroom first then he went in and took a hot shower relaxing all of his muscles and put his pj bottoms on. Stepping out of the bathroom still shirtless he jumped on top of the bed landing on top of Oceane. Woops sorry he grinned and chuckled at her. Rolling off of her he contemplated her news. Hmmm... birdcatcher marks are really rare... Tony said carefully. Tony wanted to see this colt, if he really had the bird catcher marks he would be worth a fortune. Also about those sale he wanted to see some of the year lings cause he wants to see what a little bit of thoroughbred blood would do to his prestigious line. Yes all the Foal should be born tonight and then they would go around and see the year lings and then he would pack up the prospects and head over to her farm to see this colt. Yes I do think it means that I am all yours for the rest of the day / night. He grinned and pulled her close wrapping his muscular arms around her and crushing her body against his bare chest while again crushing his mouth against hers. Is this how much you want me? or more?

[oceane]

She felt him land on top her though he just caught himself above her so he was not fully landing on her then he rolled off. She smiled I know they are rare but this colts got them and he will not be offered for sale instead will stay with my dad. She smiled as he said he was and then his arms were wrapping around her midsection and he was crushing her body against his and then his lips were crushing against her lips. She pulled back and managed to whisper more before she was pulled completely on top of him and things got taken off and she just let everything happen. She was cuddled up against him head resting on his chest, finger tracing lazy circles on his chest. She hadn’t put her pjs back on just her bra and such back on. She yawned and closed her eyes, goodnightshe whispered and found herself sighing before completely falling asleep with ease. She woke up the next morning but didn’t get up she just rolled over and let the covers slid down to just before her hips. She found herself getting sleepy again and once more fell back to sleep with ease not stirring any more.

[ghost]

Tony heard her croak more and he just let him self go, somehow during this time all of her clothes were taken off he wasn't sure by who but that did not matter. Tony fell to sleep after this wild and fun time with her tracing lazy circles on his chest. Is internal clock woke him up at 5:00 am and he couldn't get back to sleep so he carefully moved her from his chest much against his own wants and desires and pulled on a blue polo that matched his eyes, and a pair of breeches. He scribbled her a quick note on the white bored that was directly across the room which said:

Oceane,
I am down at the barn checking on some mares and there foals. If you are not down at the barn by three o'clock then I am either riding one of the horses in the indoor arena, if you care to join me I would love you to just tack up blue and hop on!

<3
Tony

After scribbling that note he walked downstairs where he met his dad who started laughing at him, saying something along the lines of have a good time last night son? Tony just left him laughing in den and yelled to Reed that he was going to check on the mares and foals. Also that he was going riding. Making himself a piece of toast he ran down to the Foaling barn in the early morning light. Ryan filled him in that all the mares had dropped there load last night also that one of the mares had colic and that the baby had to be removed from the mom's side. The Mare was Freedom bell. Running down to the end stall where he could here the baby crying to it's mom, he took a bottle and tried to hand feed it. It worked and the baby drank the whole bottle and he left another full bottle cocked downwards towards the foals mouth so that if she was hungry she would be able to eat.

Tony came into the barn it was 7:00am and still no sign of Oceane so he tacked up a 2 year old he was training over jumps and led him to the indoor arena. Mounting the Chestnut filly he took her over some ground poles first then a very small jump.

[oceane]

Yawning she stretched out and sat up reading the note she groaned and laid back down and then got off the bed. She made it and then went and showered. Slipping a pair of her breeches on, she put a white tank top on and then her light green polo over that. She ran a hand threw her hair which was dry now, applying makeup she was set all that was left was her boots. The tall black boots sat next to her luggage were she had put them last night grabbing them and with a little help from those nifty little things she got them on and zipped up and buttoned the top strap. She stood and walked downstairs to see his father staring at her with an amused look on his face, she turned and walked out heading to the barn. She didn’t remember it being that obvious as to their intention nor did she remember being loud. Her cheeks flushed and she walked into the barn and got Blue ready. She was excited to ride her, she led her out into the arena and smiled when she saw him. Your father surely seems amused this morning, she found herself blushing again.

She mounted the mare and turned her away from him doing the basics. Walking, trotting and cantering, she sighed and halted the mare. Patting her neck she looked over at him, was it that obvious what we were doing last night? She asked softly, noting a few stablehands were going by. She shook her head and looked at him she wanted an answer, really it was sort of bothering her seeing that someone else especially a parent had maybe heard them. She sighed and kissed to the mare she cantered off and Oceane rode it quietly. She was use to unnoticeable movements with horses part of her many years of dressage training. She barely gave a cue for the mare to halt and she responded beautiful. She patted her neck again and fed the reins threw her hands letting the mare have her head. She sat there and watched him and waited.

[ghost]

Tony heard another horse enter the ring and never taking his eyes off his horse. The chestnut mare was getting jumpy and restless know that another horse was in the arena but Tony didn't care. He wanted to finish up these last few jumps and then he would go and get his big dapple grey hunter and they would ride together. Looking up from his work after he had dismounted and led the chestnut filly over to blue and Oceane. No we weren't that loud I promise the old man just always expects stuff like that. He told her grinning. I am just going to put sass me not away and then I will be right back and we can have some fun.

Leading the chestnut filly out of the ring and once in the barn he wiped her down real quick and tacked up Ivory Poacher, his dapple grey mount. Riding back into the ring he called over to Oceane to follow him. She was in for a beautiful surprise.

(ooc: sorry this post was done from my I phone so I am sorry about the grammar mistakes...!!!)

[oceane]

She sighed, he was a good trainer never looking up or taking his eyes off his work. The filly seemed to get uneasy with the new horse in the ring so Oceane kept her far away. Soon he stopped the filly and walked over grinning as he spoke. She smiled and shook her head, well its nice to know that he did not hear us.She spoke, she never had to worry about that at her dads place. The original house no longer stood but six months ago they had built a new one, which had two sides to it. It was nice to have her bedroom on one side her dads on the other. She nodded at his words, fun? I cant wait. She spoke smiling and watching him take the filly out. She patted the mares neck, she was a good horse, her phone vibrated in her pocket and she took it out, when are you going to be here?! She texted back quickly tonight why? Very early baby vet said shes got a shot to live though mom died the foal is in the house currently cant keep her in the barn and we had a horse go down in training today very bad day, how bad? Stress fracture done and out, damn I will be there as soon as I can. She frowned and heard him call to her.

She turned and followed him, she was still concerned but knew her dad had a handle on things for now. She moved next to him, so what are we going to do or do I not get to know? She smiled and then laughed looking over at him she found herself sighing. I just wanted to give you a heads up and we don’t have to be in a rush my dads got it under control but we had a mare foal and die last night. The filly is early but there’s still a chance to save her my dad says shes a strong thing that and there was a horse who went down in training today, stress fracture he is out and done with racing my dads keeping the filly in the house she cant be in the barn. Oceane sighed and shook her head but looked at him and smiled, im in the need of some fun now. She laughed and waited.